I came here a few days ago with an intention to taking the Stage to Richmond for the double purpose of spending a few days with you, and to try to Sell Walnut Farm; but being rather indisposed, and the weather promising to turn very severe, I have thought it best to decline the journey for the present, and to depend upon your friendly assistance in this business, which I know you will willingly lend— The Setting of the Assembly & federal Court will naturally draw together in Richmond such a number of people from all different parts of the Country, that there will be a much better chance to dispose of that place now than at any future period, Two monied Men in this part of the Country are (I am told) very anxious to purchase the Farm, but they have not yet Spoken to me on the Subject, and I wish to avoid any conversation with them on the Subject until I hear what offers you can get in Richmond— There was no crop tended on the place this year, the houses are all in good repair, and possession will be given at a moments warning[.] I am under a necessity of Selling, and will therefore take much less than I consider the real value of the place; but whoever purchases must pay me without fail eight or nine hundred pounds by the first day of March next to enable me to comply with a contract I have made for land here, which is my principal reason for selling Walnut Farm. I have always considered twenty three hundred pounds a reasonable price for that place. You will please consult with our common friend Genl Lee who I am sure is both able and willing to afford essential assistance— Mr Charles Cock, who once offered to purchase, may still have an inclination— Please inform me by Post as soon as you possibly can what Offers you have— I am anxious that there should be little delay as possible, as I hourly expect applications from the two before mentioned Gentlemen.

     I fear you will have to pay Aunt Smiths debt to Henderson Fergusson & Gibson for goods she bought on the credit of your letter to Mr Murphy, if you do not see into the business— A Judgment was obtained agst her representatives & an execution taken out, but Bushrod Smith & Pratt said she left no property, and had the return on the execution made accordingly— Murphy desired me to give you this information— They have had similar returns made on executions issued for debts due from Uncle Smith's estate, which has a very ugly look— My family are at Mr Turbervilles in good health— Please present my most affectionate love to my Sister and believe me yr most affectionate brother & sincere friend